NNESL believes in “players first”. As its core, US Club soccer and NNESL believes better clubs, develop and foster an environment for better coaches. Better coaches develop better players and help create an environment where players and families participate for the “love of the game”.

Why US Club Soccer?

Nationally recognized without state borders. Teams can participate in leagues and tournaments without worrying about “permission to travel” forms or state insurance

No intermediate agency is needed. The NNESL and its clubs are directly connected to US Club Soccer.

Registration for players and coaches

Hands on registration support. Each club will be assigned a staff member from US Club office for direct line support

Web-site webinars to support town registrars

Background screening

All US Club Soccer-registered youth players, coaches and staff members are covered by an accident insurance policy. The policy also covers approved international travel. US Club Soccer’s member clubs, travel teams and recreational leagues, and its registered member players and staff members are also insured for US Club Soccer youth activities by a general liability policy.

US Club Soccer provides for all levels, allowing club, team and player growth.

National Cups

State Cups for Elite teams

Premier Cup for town travel teams

Premier and town travel leagues

Recreation and community programs

NNESL and US Club Soccer: a matching philosophy of player development versus emphasis on winning.

NNESL and US Club soccer, through its philosophy of coach and player development will provide a framework for coaches and parents and will show how to understand the value of their child’s soccer experience, replacing the reliance on match outcomes, which hinders the proper player development methodology and by developing policies (division placement) to ensure competitive parity.

NNESL encourages and supports collaboration and cooperation between clubs/towns in promoting the best interest of players and of the game. By doing this, the league will reinvest back into the league and the member towns.

Pre-season meetings with coaching coordinators to assess team placements

Post season meetings with club representative for feedback and review

Provide coaching development sessions and coaching support

Financial aid support to families in need

Equipment and club support

Provide neutral fields to ease travel

Annual review of fees with potential rebates to member clubs

Voting members (clubs with four or more teams registered) receive an equal vote in strategic NNESL decisions at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

NNESL will also provide a pathway for players who are excelling

Players identification and training sessions

NNESL spring state teams, providing opportunities to participate as a group within the New England Premier League.

NNESL partnership with NEP and NEC, providing a pathway for stronger town teams.